The Effect of topical Minoxidil in Treatment of androgenetic Alopecia | ||
| Minia Journal of Medical Research | ||
| Volume 31, Issue 4, October 2020, Pages 350-351 PDF (207.38 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjmr.2022.218165 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Hamza A. M; Walid M. M; Usama F A; Shimaa S .A; Rasha T. A. | ||
| Department of Dermatology, STDs and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is characterized by a non-scarring progressive miniaturization of the hair follicle in predisposed men and women with a pattern distribution. Although AGA is a very prevalent condition, approved therapeutic options are limited. Objectives: This work aims to evaluate the role of topical minoxidil in treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Methods: The study was conducted on 20 patients with androgenetic alopecia. The age of patients ranged from 18 to 45 years. Results: Clinical improvement in most of cases which was in the form of increase in hair growth and density within affected areas. It started at about 3 months and completed by 12 months of treatment. Conclusion: minoxidil is a good alternative for treating AGA in males and females. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Androgenetic alopecia; topical minoxidil | ||
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